Temperatures in December
It's cool to moderate in December in Malta with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Malta in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Malta with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 18°C, with nights close to 13°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Malta will be around 17°C, with nights close to 12°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Malta is 20°C this month. Refreshing if you fancy a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 50 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 26% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Malta. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Malta in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
50 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Malta?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Malta. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Malta in December
With 24°C, Malta hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 20°C.
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The climate of Malta is based on weather data from Valletta. Other spots, like Gozo, St. Paul's Bay or Sliema, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Malta for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in December in Malta
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Malta, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in December in Malta
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Daily Precipitation in December in Malta
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Malta, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Malta.
Daily UV Index in December in Malta
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Malta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Malta Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Malta, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Malta Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Malta, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Malta
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Malta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Malta
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Gentle, but perfectionists might find it too cool for swimming. There was little rain, and when it rained, it was short and strong. Lovely holiday weather.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Malta by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Malta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
